TM 55-1520-240-23-4
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REPAIR BLADE FAIRING — SINGLE SKIN FULL DEPTH
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Airframe Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4876
Scissors
Sanding Block
Pencil Compass
Router
Router Bit, 4-Flutes, A2154108
Vacuum Cleaner
Hole Saw
Vacuum Pump
Protective Clothing
Respirator
Trip Balance, NSN 6670-00-401-7195
Heat Lamp
Materials:
Wire Mesh (E453)
Acetone (E20)
Gloves (E186)
Abrasive Paper (E6, E7, E9)
Template Paper (E263)
Masking Tape (E388)
Teflon Tape (E399)
Aluminum (E70)
Cloth (E120)
Adhesive (E40, E41, or E43)
Core Material (E145 or E146)
Polyethylene Cup (E157)
Wood Spatula (E424)
Peel Ply (E270)
Teflon-Impregnated Fabric (E170)
Rubber Pad (E318)
Glass Cloth (E132)
Sealing Tape (E396)
Polyvinyl Sheet (E284)
Temperature Indicating Strips (E413)
Fiberglass Laminate (E168 or E168.1)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
Reference:
Task 5-70
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
General Safety Instructions:
Acetone (E20) is extremely flammable.
It can be toxic. Avoid inhaling. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Keep away from heat, sparks, or open
flame. In case of contact, immediately
flush skin or eyes with water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention for eyes.
Adhesive (E40 or E41) is extremely
flammable. It is volatile. It forms
harmful vapors and explosive
peroxides. Keep away from heat,
sparks, or open flame. Avoid inhaling.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Adhesive used in the manufacturing of
some fiberglass rotor blades contain
asbestos. During blade repair, strict
adherence to all safety procedures
when working with asbestos must
be complied with (applies to blade
serial numbers A-1-0001 to 1465 and
A-2-0001 to 1473 only).
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